Best Nikko Hotels

"You’ll need taxi or car to go to Rakuten Stay if you bring suitcase, as Nikko don’t have a well pedestrian walk and it’s a bit hard if you pull your luggage by yourself. The check-in process quiet confusing as there’s no reception and the easiest way is to call the Rakuten Stay straight away and ask room number and door passcode and you can do the check-in process inside your room. The room is really nice and it’s huge, we even get our own onsen which is really nice. The price also not that expensive, compare to hotel room if you’re more than 2 people. Overall really enjoy my stay despite the confusing check-in, but the help center really assist me patiently"

"Although located at the Nikko town centre, the area is a bit quiet with not many shops around. It is closed to the Kanman-ga-fuchi Abyss. Hotel room is big, and the river view is excellent. The onsen is good. Besides traditional inside & outside onsen, there is also jaccuzi style pool. The dinner and breakfast are also taste good."

"Very good, impeccable, fried chicken is delicious for breakfast and dinner"

"The hotel is rather old but well maintained. It is a classic hotel from the 70s-80s (i think) era. The room are large by Japanese standard. The dinner spread is good but breakfast is disappointing. There is a 150yen Onsen tax per person which should be stated in the details eventhough the amount is small."

"The hotel weighs luggage. If you stay for more than one night, remember to apply for a membership card. It can be postponed to 12 noon for free. In addition, every room has a friend who is very suitable for business travel. Free Asia, including China ’s free unlimited mobile phone and wifi wireless. Half an hour of free wifi wireless sharing wifi function, especially for business travel friends who do not need to order domestic wifi wireless service at all"

"Very old school ryokan run by very friendly who has been working there for many years. Your name will be displayed on the board next to the entrance of the ryokan to show that they were currently welcoming these guests staying at the ryokan! We stayed there for 2 nights with free parking and we didn’t have to drive anywhere until we checked out as the ryokan is within walking distance to the 3 major world heritage listed shrines including The Toshogu Palace. Avoid room 312 or 313 (which we stayed) which are the smallest rooms. Those rooms in the middle parts are bigger and more comfortable. Do ask for any room facing the back of the ryokan and avoid those facing the front where you only see car parks with coaches coming in the morning bringing tourists to the shrines. The onsite Onsen for ryokan guests, breakfasts and dinners are the highlights. You’d love the traditional Japanese meals served there and you won’t be hungry. Would I come back to this ryokan again? Yes definitely due to its location and friendly staff."

"The staff were so incredibly helpful and assisted us with booking taxis and making a reservation for a boat tour in Kinugawa that required them to call by phone. Lovely large comfortable bed and great shower. Within walking distance of Shinkyō bridge and Tobu-Nikko station (30 minutes)."

"This is a hotel where famous people such as Einstein stayed in the last century. There is a history gallery and museum in the hotel. It is clean and the service is very good. They will personally lead guests to the door of the room. The room is relatively large compared to Japanese hotels. However, the disadvantage is that the facilities are relatively old, with a small TV and two small beds, and there is no socket next to the bed, so you can only charge on the table. It is suitable for a short experience of one or two days, not for long-term stay, but no one comes to Nikko for a long time."

"I had an exceptional stay at Nikko Stay House Arai, and I would rate it a perfect 10/10. From the moment I arrived, I felt right at home. The accommodations were incredibly comfortable and had a warm, homely atmosphere that made my stay so enjoyable. The attention to detail in the design and decor truly made it feel like a home away from home. The staff were friendly and attentive, always ready to assist with a smile. The cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities were top-notch. Overall, my experience was nothing short of fantastic. If you're looking for a place that feels like home, Nikko Stay House Arai is the perfect choice. Highly recommended!"

"The transportation is quite convenient. There is a shuttle bus but it is not far from the station. The dinner and breakfast taste good and the portions are enough. The view from the room is also good, but there is no bathroom or shower in the room. Everything needs to go to the big bath. Some staff can communicate in English"